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obscure

/əbˈskjʊr/
ob · scure əb · ˈskjʊr
English Definition
adj. not clear, hard to understand
中文释义
模糊的,晦涩的
Significado en Español
oscuro, vago
한국어 뜻
모호한, 불분명한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mơ hồ, khó hiểu
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Example Sentence

His meaning is obscure.

他的意思很模糊。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
obscure(something unclear or hard to understand)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is the best synonym for “obscure”: The instructions for assembling the furniture were so obscure that I had to call customer service for help.

  1. A unclear
  2. B blatant
  3. C vivid
  4. D simple
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A — unclear. “obscure” means adj. not clear, hard to understand

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The meaning of the ancient poem remained ______ even to the experts.

  1. A obvious
  2. B clear
  3. C obscure
  4. D plain
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C — obscure. “obscure” means adj. not clear, hard to understand

Common questions about “obscure”

What does “obscure” mean?

obscure — adj. not clear, hard to understand. In Chinese: 模糊的,晦涩的.

How do you pronounce “obscure”?

obscure is pronounced /əbˈskjʊr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ob · scure.

How do you use “obscure” in a sentence?

His meaning is obscure. (他的意思很模糊。)

What are synonyms for “obscure”?

vague, unclear — all close in meaning to obscure (adj. not clear, hard to understand).

Is “obscure” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. obscure appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “obscure”?

obscure(something unclear or hard to understand)

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